Do you suffer from Colitis? Colitis refers to inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and can be associated with abdominal pain, bloating, blood in stools and diarrhoea. Causes of Colitis There are numerous causes of colitis including infection, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), ischemic colitis, allergic reactions, microscopic colitis and loss…
Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food you eat. These bacteria form a sticky plaque that clings to the surface of your teeth. Build up of plaque causes gum disease. Dental plaque is a…
There is a number of ways you can help your baby through the stressful and often painful periods of teething (cutting teeth). Every baby is unique and his teeth will appear in their own time. Anywhere between 4 – 10 months but typically beginning around the six-month mark and culminating around the third birthday. Here’s…
Do you suffer from Pyorrhea common name Periodontal Disease? Holistic dentists have known for years that your oral health is a barometer for overall health. Dentists and dental associations worldwide are now recognising the systemic health benefits of a healthy mouth, which begins with healthy gums. What Causes Gum Disease? Gum disease and its related…
A whooping cough (also known as pertussis or a 100-day cough) is a highly contagious bacterial disease. Initially, symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever, and mild cough. This is followed by weeks of severe coughing fits. Following a fit of coughing, a high-pitched whoop sound or…
Scarlet fever is a disease which can occur as a result of a group A streptococcus (group A strep) infection. The signs and symptoms include a sore throat, fever, headaches, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash. The rash is red and feels like sandpaper and the tongue may be red and bumpy. It most…
Do you have measles? Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Spread by the droplets of infected person coughs & sneezes. Symptoms of Measles Symptoms usually develop 10–12 days after exposure to an infected person and last 7–10 days. Initial symptoms typically include Fever, often greater than 40 °C (104.0…
Is Your Baby Suffering From Teething? It is not uncommon for babies to experience Infant Teething Pain when their teeth start to appear around six months. Babies’ teeth are formed in the gums in the first six to eight weeks of pregnancy, often before the mother is aware she has conceived. PRECONCEPTION CARE AND ENERGY…
Does your child have Croup? Croup is a juvenile form of laryngitis, usually caused by a virus creating an infection in the larynx region. Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a type of respiratory infection that is usually caused by a virus. The infection leads to swelling inside the trachea, which interferes with normal breathing…
Do you suffer from Peripheral Circulation – Poor circulation in your arms, hands, legs and feet? The peripheral vascular system consists of the veins and arteries not in the chest or abdomen (i.e. in the arms, hands, legs and feet). The peripheral arteries supply oxygenated blood to the body, and the peripheral veins lead deoxygenated…